Last Updated: 6 June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the specific cookies and similar technologies in use on ayurvedhealing.com (the “Site”), why we use them, and how you can control them. It complements our Privacy Policy, which describes our broader data practices.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit it. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — for example, that you have already dismissed a notice, or that you are signed in as an editor — so that the next page you view does not need to ask again. Other technologies such as local storage and pixel tags work similarly and are covered by this policy where we use them.
Cookies are commonly described along two axes:
- By origin: first-party cookies are set by the site you are visiting (in this case, ayurvedhealing.com), while third-party cookies are set by another domain whose service is loaded into the page (for example, an analytics provider).
- By lifetime: session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you remove them.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a small set of clearly defined purposes:
- To make the Site work correctly — loading pages, submitting comments, keeping editors signed in.
- To remember choices you have made, including your cookie-consent preference itself.
- To understand, in aggregate, which articles are read, how readers navigate the Site, and where performance can be improved.
- To protect the Site from bots, automated abuse, and other security threats.
We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles, and we do not run a third-party advertising network on the Site.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Site to function. They cannot be turned off in our consent banner because the Site would not work properly without them. They do not store any information that personally identifies you beyond what is needed for the requested feature.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Indicates an authenticated editor session | Session |
| wordpress_sec_* | WordPress authentication security | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Stores editor interface preferences | 1 year |
| ah_cookie_consent | Records your cookie-consent choices | 12 months |
3.2 Functionality and Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember choices that improve your reading experience — such as language, comment author details so you do not have to type them again, and similar interface preferences.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| comment_author_* | Pre-fills your name in the comment form | 1 year |
| comment_author_email_* | Pre-fills your email in the comment form | 1 year |
| wp_lang | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how the Site is used in aggregate. They collect information such as which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and which articles are most read. We use this information to improve the editorial coverage and the structure of the Site. Where required by law, these cookies are only set after you give consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state per property | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Limits request frequency | 1 minute |
3.4 Security Cookies
Cloudflare provides DDoS protection, bot mitigation, and content delivery for the Site. Its cookies are used to identify trusted traffic and to record successful security challenges. Without these cookies, parts of the Site may not load reliably.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare bot management | 30 minutes |
| cf_clearance | Confirms a successful security challenge | 30 minutes |
4. Third-Party Services
Two third parties may set cookies on the Site:
- Google Analytics — aggregate usage analytics. Data practices: Google’s Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all sites by installing the official opt-out add-on.
- Cloudflare — security and content delivery. Data practices: Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy.
Embedded content (for example, a YouTube video or a Twitter card embedded in an article) may, when present, set its own cookies governed by the embedding platform’s policies. We try to keep such embeds to a minimum.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 On Our Consent Banner
The first time you visit the Site, you will be offered choices for non-essential cookie categories. You can change your decision at any time by clicking the “Cookie preferences” link in our footer and updating your selection. Withdrawing consent will not affect data already collected before you withdrew.
5.2 In Your Browser
All modern browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Specific instructions are maintained by each browser vendor:
- Google Chrome: Settings › Privacy and security › Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings › Privacy & Security › Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Settings › Privacy › Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings › Cookies and site permissions › Manage and delete cookies
- Brave: Settings › Shields › Cookies
You can also enable “Do Not Track” or use private/incognito browsing modes, though support for these signals varies between sites and services.
5.3 Industry Opt-Out Tools
For broader controls over advertising and tracking cookies set across the web (not specific to our Site), the following resources may help:
- Your Online Choices (EU)
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out (US)
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
6. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you block or delete strictly necessary cookies, some parts of the Site — including login for editors, comment submission, and the consent banner itself — may not work as expected. Disabling analytics or preference cookies will not break the Site, but features that depend on remembering your choices will reset on each visit.
7. Updates to This Policy
As our toolset evolves, this Cookie Policy will be updated. The “Last Updated” date at the top of the page indicates the most recent change. We recommend revisiting this page periodically, especially if you actively manage your cookie preferences.
8. Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy or any of the cookies in use on the Site can be sent to:
Email: [email protected]
Website: ayurvedhealing.com